From the punks in the 1970s to the Britpop bands in the 90s, the Harrington has been synonymous with musicians and film stars since the days of James Dean playing the Rebel. Damon Albarn of Blur was often seen wearing a Harrington, as were the Gallagher brothers. From its origin in the 1930s, to now the Harrington has always been chosen as a fashionable and functional piece of clothing. Length cut to past the knee for fuller coverage from weather, with added leg straps to ensure the body stays in place The Harrington was now well known as something worn by the leading figures in entertainment, but it still was only known as the golfer. And when the colder months arrive, it doesn’t mean you have to say bye to your style. Our khaki fishtail parka coat is the perfect winter coat to keep you warm and make sure you maintain your mod fashion throughout the year.

In the 60s, as mods moved from sharp suits to a more casual look, the Harrington became a key component, often being worn with a Fred Perry or Ben Sherman polo shirt underneath, turned up jeans and a pair of Doc Martens , monkey boots.or Desert BootsBy this time the Harrington wasn’t just designed by Baracuta and Grenfell. The big hitters of the fashion industry were now getting in on the action. Lacoste, Fred Perry and Ralph Lauren all produce their own version of the original, and the style doesn’t alter much from its roots. As a contemporary take on the classic Bedale, the Ashby features longer sleeves, a slightly longer body and a more modern tailored fit With another rise to the top for ska music and the mod scene, the Harrington rose in popularity again, and it has never gone out of fashion since. The Harrington has been a symbol of cool for decades now, and it’s hold on the men’s and women’s fashion scene continues to grow. The Harrington had been worn for around 30 years before it became a mod classic. So where did this iconic piece of clothing come from?

As golfers were making their swings, the coat began to get in the way. So, like all great inventions, necessity paved the way to making something great. The need for more flexibility led to what was then called the G9 being trimmed down so it only reached the waist. Longer than traditional coats, the long-line cut provides additional shielding from rain while the relaxed fit leaves ample room for layering Combined with stonewash denim or a pair of 501s, the Harrington looked effortlessly cool, and soon became a popular choice for not just mods, but also skinheads and punks. When legends of the music and mod scene such as Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton and the Modfather himself Paul Weller were seen wearing one, the status of the Harrington in mod folklore was cemented.This was until 1964, and the TV show Peyton Place. A cool, good looking actor named Ryan O’Neal played a character who became famous for wearing a G9. The character`s name? Rodney Harrington. Into the 70s, and as the mod culture slowed down slightly, the Harrington remained popular as a stylish choice for any setting. Then came the mod revival following the birth of 2-tone records in 1979 and the emergence of bands such as The Specials and Madness on the music scene.